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Grant and Funding
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  • Manufacturing
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
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  • Advanced Materials Research and Innovation Hub (PRIMA)
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Get a grant of up to $500,000 per year for a three-year project to cover up to 50% of eligible expenses when you collaborate with at least one academic institution or public research centre on an R&D project aimed at reducing GHG emissions in the field of

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There are eligible projects for the grant. Eligible projects must demonstrate a strong potential to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in Québec by at least 50,000 tonnes of CO2 eq. reduced or avoided in the first ten years after commercialization.
  • Projects involving the development of advanced materials with the potential to reduce GHG emissions
  • Collaborative research projects between industry and research institutions in Québec
  • Partnerships between public research institutes and companies/NPOs in Québec
  • Projects that align with the program's goal of reducing GHG emissions and promoting innovation
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$280,000

Montréal
Develop advanced bio-based materials to reduce GHG emissions.

$250,000

Québec City
Optimize energy consumption in data centers to reduce GHG emissions.

$250,000

Ottawa
Create a carbon capture technology in partnership with a university.

$250,000

Toronto
Develop smart grid technology to improve energy efficiency.

$250,000

Edmonton
Design a renewable energy storage system in cooperation with a university.

$250,000

Saskatoon
Implement an industrial waste heat recovery system.

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Summary: The INNOV-R grant supports collaborative research projects in advanced materials to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in Quebec.
  • Projects must demonstrate potential to reduce at least 50,000 tonnes of CO2 eq. in the first ten years after commercialization.
  • The MEIE/MELCC contribution to the project must be less than $20 per tonne of CO2 avoided.
  • Main applicant must be a Quebec public research institute (IRPQ).
  • Projects must involve at least one Quebec-based company or NPO and one Quebec-based IRPQ.
  • Additional partners like NPOs, Crown corporations, etc., can also be included.

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Eligible companies for this grant must be either a company or NPO established in Québec with in-house production or research and development activities, or a Québec public research institute (IRPQ).
  • Companies or NPOs established in Québec
  • Québec public research institutes

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Based on the grant context, there are no specific types of companies mentioned that are not eligible for the grant.
Nothing

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Eligible expenses for this grant include costs directly related to the research project, such as:
  • Laboratory equipment and supplies
  • Personnel salaries
  • Research materials
  • Consulting fees
  • Travel expenses for project-related activities

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Evaluation and selection criteria for this grant include:
  • Demonstration of potential to reduce GHG emissions in Québec by at least 50,000 tonnes of CO2 eq. in the first ten years after commercialization
  • MEIE/MELCC contribution to the project must be less than $20 per tonne of CO2 avoided

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  • Step 1: Review the eligibility criteria and guidelines for the INNOV-R program
  • Ensure the project aligns with the program's objective of reducing GHG emissions in Québec
  • Verify that the proposed project meets the minimum requirements for CO2 emissions reduction and funding contribution
  • Step 2: Prepare the required documents for the application
  • Compile the Letter of Intent, Fast Track Form, Regular Application Form, and other relevant documents in either English or French
  • Complete the Funding Calculation Help Table to demonstrate the financial aspects of the project
  • Step 3: Submit the Letter of Intent before the specified deadline
  • Ensure the Letter of Intent is submitted before noon on the designated date
  • Provide necessary contact information and a brief overview of the proposed project
  • Step 4: Prepare and submit the full proposal by the submission deadline
  • Complete the Regular Application Form with detailed information about the project, partners, and expected outcomes
  • Include all required documents and forms to support the project application
  • Step 5: Collaborate with partners and stakeholders for a successful application process
  • Engage with industry partners, research institutes, and other collaborators to enhance the project's feasibility and impact
  • Ensure clear communication and coordination throughout the application process

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Additional information for applicants:
  • Projects must have a clear impact on reducing greenhouse gas emissions in Québec.
  • Projects involving electrification have specific deadlines separate from other sectors.

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INNOV-R — PRIMA

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